Hulu on Tuesday announced it has reached an multi-year agreement with Walt Disney Studios, giving it exclusive subscription video-on-demand rights to over 50 films from the Disney catalog.
Through the agreement, Hulu becomes the exclusive subscription video on demand home to a selection of Disney favorites including The Nightmare Before Christmas, Mulan, Pocahontas, Hercules, Sister Act and Air Bud, which are all available to stream on Hulu now.
The agreement will also make over 50 popular titles available to stream on Hulu for the first time. Titles including Con Air, Step Up, Gone in 60 Seconds, Pearl Harbor, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, The Mighty Ducks, as well as Disney blockbusters that the whole family can enjoy including Lilo & Stitch, Tarzan, The Emperor’s New Groove, Muppet Treasure Island and The Princess and the Frog, will become available for streaming on the popular service in the coming months.
The films will join kids programming from the Disney web of networks, and over 20 Disney Channel Original Movies that are already available on the streaming service. thanks to a deal with The Disney-ABC Television Group that was signed earlier this year.
“The Disney brand is synonymous with beloved movies that the whole family can enjoy,” said Craig Erwich, SVP, Head of Content, Hulu. “Expanding our offering of top-rated kids and family programming has been a top priority for us, and we know viewers will love watching these films over and over again on our service.”
For more information, or to start a two-week free trial of the service, visit the Hulu website.
